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Joseph Campbell
American mythologist, writer and lecturer (1904–1987)
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Videos Mentioning Joseph Campbell

How to Become the Architect of Your Life, Optimism as the Purpose of Life, Psychedelics, and More
Tim Ferriss
A mythologist known for his concept of the 'hero's journey,' referenced in the context of rites of passage and personal transformation.

The Coddling of the American Mind and How to Become Intellectually Antifragile — Jonathan Haidt
Tim Ferriss
A professor and mythologist whose quote, 'Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world,' brings comfort to Jonathan Haidt amidst societal chaos, emphasizing choosing joy despite adversity.

Ep. 212: The Productivity Dragon | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A mythologist whose interview with Bill Moyers on 'The Power of Myth' popularized the phrase 'follow your bliss'.

#122 - Lori Gottlieb: Understanding pain, therapeutic breakthroughs, and keys to emotional health
Peter Attia MD
An American mythologist, writer, and lecturer, whose book with the 'pursue your own bliss' line was given to Peter Attia by Peter Pronovost.

Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts | Lex Fridman #165
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as a figure who extensively explored recurring themes and archetypes across different cultures and religions, aligning with Barnett's view of universal threads in human narratives.

Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #211
Lex Fridman
Mythologist whose quote, 'I don't think what we're looking for is a meaning of life. I think what we're looking for is an experience of being alive,' is plagiarized by Muraresku.

The Incredible Kyle Maynard — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
Mythologist and author whose work on the monomyth is admired by Kyle.

#68–Marty Makary, MD: US healthcare system—why it’s broken, how to fix it, & how to protect yourself
Peter Attia MD
The author of a book Peter Pronovost recommended to Peter Attia when he was contemplating leaving medicine, suggesting its philosophical nature might offer guidance.

#08 – Tom Bilyeu: nutrition, fasting, meditation, mindset, immortality, and fulfillment
Peter Attia MD
Mythologist, cited for his views on how changing metaphors can change the world and the importance of ritual in human transitions.

Robert Breedlove: Philosophy of Bitcoin from First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #176
Lex Fridman
Mythologist, writer, and lecturer, quoted on religion using stories to point towards transcendental mystery.

Jack Kornfield - How to Reduce Anxiety and Polish the Lens of Consciousness | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A great mythologist whose saying about needing 'a very big story or no story at all' for inner work is cited by Jack Kornfield.

Guy Raz on Building ‘How I Built This,’ Managing Depression, and Podcasts | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An American professor who wrote about the hero's journey, a narrative arc present in many great stories, including the entrepreneurial stories Guy Raz seeks to tell.

Chuck Palahniuk — A Masterclass in Creative Living and Dangerous Writing | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A mythologist whose PBS series 'The Power of Myth' with Bill Moyers influenced Chuck Palahniuk's understanding of archetypes, particularly the 'secondary father' concept.

Lessons from ~4,500 LSD Sessions and Beyond | Stan Grof | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A mythologist known for his work on world mythologies, who praised Jung's work and shared a synchronicity story with Stan Grof.

Books I’ve Loved — Neil Strauss | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Quoted in James Hollis's work, suggesting one can spend a lifetime climbing the wrong ladder.

Hugh Jackman — His Best Decisions, Favorite Books, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, & More
Tim Ferriss
A mythologist mentioned by Hugh Jackman, relating to the concept of 'follow your bliss' as a calling beyond conscious strategizing.

Reid Hoffman and Brian Chesky | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A mythologist who described the 'Hero's Journey' narrative structure, which Brian Chesky applied to designing travel experiences.

Darren Aronofsky Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mythologist whose work on the 'hero's journey' was adapted by Christopher Vogler for screenwriting, inspiring Darren Aronofsky's approach to story structure.

The Steve Jobs of Investing — Ray Dalio
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces', a book recommended by Ray Dalio.

Jim Dethmer — How to Shift from Victim Consciousness, Reduce Drama, Be Fully Alive, and More
Tim Ferriss
Mythologist and author known for 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces,' which discusses the hero's journey, including the 'descent to the ashes.'

The Psychology of Immature Masculinity
Eternalised
Author of 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces,' who explored the concept of the Hero's Journey, relevant to the Hero archetype.

How to Find Your True Purpose & Create Your Best Life | Dr. James Hollis
Andrew Huberman
Mythologist who distinguished between sacrificing to another person versus sacrificing to the 'project' of a committed relationship, enabling constructive mutual growth.

225 ‒ The comfort crisis, doing hard things, rucking, and more | Michael Easter, MA
Peter Attia MD
Mythologist whose work on the 'hero's journey' aligns with the concept of Misogi, where individuals leave comfort to face challenges and return with newfound wisdom.

Overcoming Physical & Emotional Challenges | Coleman Ruiz
Andrew Huberman
Professor and author of 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces,' whose work on the monomyth provided Coleman Ruiz with a framework for understanding his life's journey after the military.